The Caps also released winger Dane Byers and defensemen Dmitry Orlov and Michal Cajkovsky from training camp and they are slated to report to the Bears. Byers looms as a potential choice as Hershey's captain.

In addition, the Caps put winger Joel Rechlicz on waivers. If he clears at noon Monday, he also is slated to report to the Bears.

The moves reduced Washington's roster to 24. It must be trimmed to 23 by Monday.

Washington's final cut figures to be a forward. Michael Latta, who played nine regular-season games for Hershey last season after arriving in a trade with the Nashville Predators, remains on Washington's roster.

Since the Caps are down to seven defensemen, it looks like rookie Connor Carrick may have made the season-opening roster.

The Los Angeles Kings put former Caps-Bears defenseman Jeff Schultz on waivers, TSN reported. He would report to the Manchester Monarchs if he clears.